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July 29, 2015

Title: Seven Essential Family Ministry Essentials
Topic: Family Ministry Is Essential

Discussed by Megan Fate Marshman
with Megan Fate Marshman (www.MeganFate.com)

Part 1 of 3

On July 27, 2015, we had Dr. Michelle Anthony on to discuss “7 Family Ministry Essentials”, which she co-authored with today’s guest, Megan Fate Marshman,  the Director of Student Resources and Production for David C. Cook  She has led and challenged thousands of students in their faith at Hume Lake Christian Camps  where she currently serves as the Director of Women’s Ministries. Megan is a skilled communicator and speaks nationally at churches, conferences, and college chapels.

Michelle and Megan teamed up because they both have a passion for students: Michelle for the younger generation and Megan for the teens and college students. They knew that, together, they could shed light on important issues for every parent. Megan says, “Students spend about an hour or two getting Biblical instruction at church each week. There needs to be a partnership between the family and the church… What type of environment can we create to help leaders equip the students with what they need? And how can we help parents help their kids?”

Parents, also be encouraged that you are doing the right thing by taking your kids to church, even if they don’t necessarily want to go. They might not act like they want your help right now, but in times of desperation, they will come back to you, if they’ve seen a rhythm of you learning yourself.

Listen in as Megan Fate Marshman discusses “7 Family Ministry Essentials” during this and the next two segments.

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Seven Essential Family Ministry Essentials
Topic: Family Ministry Is Essential

Discussed by Megan Fate Marshman
with Megan Fate Marshman (www.MeganFate.com)

Parents need to start working on their own lives before they can expect their kids to grow in their own faith. Megan Fate Marshman believes that  parents should allow God to be the spiritual guide for their kids and encourage them to be dependent on Him. “A lot of parents feel pressure to change or fix their kids, but God calls us to trust Him to do that,” Megan says.

Be transparent with your kids and tell them how God saved you. Let them know it’s okay to mess up, but when you do, it’s important to confess that sin and turn to God for help. Pray with your family often. Teach your kids how to pray. When you pray, Megan says, “Don’t say anything you don’t mean, think about Who you are talking to, and talk slow enough that you’re actually listening.” Listen in as she expands on this thought.

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Seven Essential Family Ministry Essentials
Topic: Family Ministry Is Essential

Discussed by Megan Fate Marshman
with Megan Fate Marshman (www.MeganFate.com)

Too many teens and college students (and even adults) have just enough religion to be convicted but not converted. How do you encourage your student to be excited to live for Christ and pursue Him in all things? Megan Fate Marshman firmly believes that “Scripture is the Authority….This seems like a big 'duh moment', but parents need to think about that.”

Do you open God’s Word regularly in front of your kids? Do you encourage your kids to read their Bible, too? It is important to instill the importance of Scripture while your kids are young, but don’t give up hope if you feel you haven’t done a good job with this. Start now, no matter how old your kids are.

Ask your kids this question at the supper table tonight: How did you see God today?

Listen in as Megan gives more questions you can ask your kids to encourage them to dig deeper into their own spirituality. Do they really have a relationship with God that will last? Click [here]  to order a copy of “7 Family Ministry Essentials”.

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